"magic user" meaning in English

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Noun

IPA: /ˈmædʒɪk ˌjuːzə/, /ˈmædʒɪk ˌjuzɚ/ Forms: magic users [plural]
Etymology: magic + user, popularized in D&D. Head templates: {{en-noun}} magic user (plural magic users)
  1. (fantasy) One who uses (or has skill with) magic. Wikipedia link: en:magic user Categories (topical): Dungeons & Dragons, Fantasy, Fictional abilities, Fictional characters, People, Stock characters Synonyms: conjurer, mage, magician, sorcerer, warlock, witch, wizard, magic-user
    Sense id: en-magic_user-en-noun-WgNWKP2B Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Topics: fantasy

Inflected forms

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